Frequently asked questions
Answers about Viernes de Invertir: how much is invested, where purchases happen, how returns are calculated and what this exercise is not.
How much is invested every week?
About $500 MXN. Some weeks a little more or less, depending on the share price.
Where are the purchases made?
In a banking app with access to the SIC. You can use any broker; the «Tools I use» section of each investor says which one they use.
How is the value of the portfolios calculated?
With the US closing price of each stock times the exchange rate of the day. Values are updated at the close of the previous business day.
What does «at close» mean?
It is the snapshot of the portfolio on the day its building year ended. The value «today» keeps changing with the market.
Can I get the purchases by email?
Yes, if the investor has the subscription on: leave your email on their page and that is it: you get a welcome email. You can unsubscribe with one click.
Can someone manage my money?
No. Nobody here asks for or receives money to invest it for you. If someone offers it using the name of an investor on this site, it is a fraud: do not accept.
Is this investment advice?
No. It is a weekly reminder to build your own portfolio with your own research. Every investment carries risk.
Written by Jorge Avila Meléndez. Educational content; not financial advice.